HUMAN DEVELOPMENT I:THE CHILDHOOD YEARS (PRACTICAL)

Paper Code: 
CHSC 112
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to

  1. Understand the stages of Human Development and their specific characteristics
  2. Compare the developmental among the various stages of infancy using anthropometry method.
  3. Understand the various developmental changes during childhood
  4. Understand the various methods of child study.
  5. Create stimulation kit and plan activities.

 

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

  
 

The students will be able to –

 

CO10:Plan dialogue session with students on common theme of ovulation, reflexes and write reflective notes on it.

CO11: Develop strategies for using anthropometry to assess the newborn and children.

CO12:Distinguish the various methods of child study

CO13: Develop skills in planning various activities in different domains.

CO14: Plan and design infant stimulation skit.

 

Approach in teaching:

Discussion, Demonstration,

Team teaching, Presentation

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning,

Presentation,

Effective questions,

Giving tasks

Observation, Presentation, Report writing,

  

 

CONTENTS

  • Film viewing and discussion on the process of Ovulation, fertilization  child birth& reflexes - Report Writing
  • Assessment of newborn child  through APGAR test
  • Plan & conduct infant stimulation program andobserveg its impact.
  • Presentation based on cultural practices related to pregnancy and infancy.
  • Anthropometric measurement of children from birth to 8years. Studying inference as per WHO norms
  • Plan & use Methods of child study to assess the development of the child  - Interview , Observatons , Checklist, Projective techniqueanyoneone)
  • Plan and develop teaching aid to facilitate the development the children in different domains
  • Visit child cliclinicschild welfare institutions.
  • Cultural/ local practices observation related to pregnancy, childbirth ,and mother-newborn care

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  •  Berk, L. E. (2007). Development through the lifespan. Delhi: Pearson Education.
  •  Santrock, J. W. (2007). A topical approach to life-span development. New Delhi: Tata McGraw- Hill.
  • Singh, A. (Ed). 2015. Foundations of Human Development: A life span approach. New Delhi: Orient Black Swan.          
References: 
  • Rice. F. P. (1998). Human Development: A lifespan approach. New Jersey: Prentice a. Hall.
  • Santrock, J. W. (2007). A topical approach to life-span development. New Delhi: Tata McGraw- Hill.
  • Papalia, D.E., and Olds, S.W., (2005), Human Development, Tata Mc.Graw Hill      Company,New York.
  • Suriakanthi, A., (2005), Child Development, Kavitha Publications, Gandhigram, Tamil     Nadu.

 

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Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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